King County Sheriff Hodge and the bake oven dispute
The Seattle Times and Star excerpt frames Sheriff Robert Hodge as paying $400 for a county bake oven to serve the jail, claiming he acted to save money and treat prisoners humanely. It argues the county delayed and criticizes commissioners, with a Star pledge to cover the cost and support Hodge against political foes.
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Robert T. Modge
Seattle
King County
Hodge
Joven
Carrigan
A. J. Blethen
Seattle Times
Seattle Star
The
Times and
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Haige
Stringer
Breckers
M. J
Hoge
Star
George Engler
Times
Bob Hodge
Sporting Extra Delivers National and League Results
A storied sporting extra promises full coverage of National and American leagues, Northwestern and Pacific Coast results, detailed Heattie game story, nationwide racing results, ringside news, bowling, and broad sports happenings.
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State Green
United States
Burglar nabbed after chase through 260th Ave scene
A home intrusion on 260th Ave prompts a loud pursuit as neighbors and police corner a burglar identified as John Gerro. Patrolman Brafford earns a risky catch amid gunfire, with the prize suspect arrested after a dramatic night chase. Tomorrow marks a grand naval yard exodus and a citywide celebration in Seattle.
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Navy Yard
Bremerton
Charleston
Port Orchard
Seattle
Jerk of car injures Mabel Dixon at Seattle street car
A Seattle area street car jerk caused a girl named Mabel Dixon to be shaken up as the grip caught the cable. She was taken to a hospital and later moved to Beattie hospital by order of Dr. Park Willis. She was not seriously injured.
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Mabel Dixon
Brighton Beach
Yeator
Case Against Italian Fisherman Dropped
The case against Nick Muscola an Italian fisherman charged with infringement of fishery laws was dismissed this month on the prosecuting attorney's motion. The chief witness died recently and remaining evidence was insufficient to warrant a trial.
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Nick Muscola
Cane
Personal Injury Case Seeks Damages After Cable Fall
The trial of Martin Weat and Biisabets West against Seattle Electric Company opened before Judge George Tallman. West alleges injury from being thrown from a city cable car line at 17th Avenue last October. She required an operation and seeks 5 400 in damages.
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Martin
Japanese Will Wili Snoqualmie Falls Expedition
Tomorrow morning a gathering at the foot of Spring street will depart at nine o'clock. Twelve American ships crewed by 12 sailors and 36 Japanese officers will travel to Snoqualmie Falls via Renton in twelve automobiles. They will return in the afternoon.
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Spring St
Snoqualmie Falls
Renton
Fifteen Found Dead in Bed at Country Club Boarding House
A. Love, an inworker aged 29, was found dead in his bed at the Country Club boarding house late yesterday afternoon. Death followed an attack of acute alcoholism. Relatives in Rockland? are noted in the report.
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A. Love
Inborer
Ropland
Thief Steals Sacks of Potatoes Near Rowan Station
A thief entered the J. Barnhart general store on Third Street near Rowan station last night and carted off 11 sacks of potatoes. No trace of the culprit has been found.
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J. Barnhart
Thirday
Bertonn
Rowan Station
Patrick appeal denied by high court in New York
Albert T. Patrick, convicted of murdering William Rice, had his appeal denied by the appellate division. The court rejected claims of constitutional rights violations tied to Governor’s sentence commutation from death to life imprisonment.
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Calted Pres
New York
Albert T. Patrick
William Rice
Thaw Appeal Denied. Remains at Matteawan Asylum
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court today rejected Harry Thaw’s appeal seeking a jury trial on insanity. The ruling enforces his confinement at Matteawan asylum.
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Supreme Court
United Frew
New York
Appellate Division
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Wilson Guilty of Embezzlement in Timber Tax Case
Charles J. Nilson was found guilty today of embezzling $9 040. Prosecuting Attorney Frank Holtaheimer established the theft involved funds sent to Nilson to pay taxes on timber land owned by Albert Johnson, an Alaskan miner.
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Charles J. Nilson
Frank Holtaheimer
Nilson
Albert Johnson
Exposition to Award Exhibitors as Judges Finalize Details
Col Henry B Dench director of exhibitors for the A OR B presided over a morning meeting with the exhibits and privileges committee to settle jury duties for the upcoming exposition. About 160 jurors have been chosen and judging will begin soon so awards can be displayed during the event.
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Henry BE. Dench
Man Arrested In Georgia Bank Note Fraud Attempt
Robert Adcock, a laborer, was arrested this morning by Jolan Hamblin on a charge of attempting to pass a worthless bank note from the Planters' Bank of Georgia, a defunct institution. Adcock entered a lodging house at Firatay where two young women purportedly showed him the bill, claiming they knew nothing of it.
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Robert Adcork
Jolan Hamblin
Adscock
Firatay
Bank of Georgia
Adcock
Mercer Sues Lloyd Transfer for 10,000 Damages
A verdict awards 4,711 damages to the defendant in the Mercer case against Lloyd Transfer Company. W. G. Mercer, working as a helper to a company teamster, sued for injuries suffered while the incident allegedly occurred with the company’s wagons.
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W. G. Mercer
Lloyd Transfer Company
Mercer
Transfer Company
Atoe
Beattle Waterfront Near Disaster As Boiler Falls On Powder Ship
A huge boiler and 100 tons of dynamite aboard the schooner Charles Nelson nearly caused a catastrophe in Beattle’s harbor. The boiler dislodged, hung on two hatch girders, and did not explode, sparing crews and waterfront workers as boats and men escaped into the water. Captain Hansen offered no comment.
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BeAttle
Ateam
Charles Nelson
Nelson
San Francisco
Alaska
Cook
Cabin Boy
Jackie
Butler
Hansen
L. H. Gray & Co
Japs Have A Big Day At The Exposition
A thousand Japanese sailors visiting the harbor took over the exposition grounds this afternoon. They enjoyed the Pay Streak shows and beer, with a Wagner concert planned for 7 45 PM and a free aerial exhibit by the Bicket family at the foot of the Pay Streak. Colonel Dyer hosted President Chilberg and Director Nadeau at luncheon as troops camp nearby prepare to return to Vancouver next week.
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Innes
Bicket
Dyer
Chilberg
Nadeau
Vancouver
Bayonetting of Italian Immigrant Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Gabriel Talleraico, an Italian, was bayoneted by a state militiaman in McCLOUD California after a tense train arrival. The incident triggered protests and an appeal to the Italian consul general Balvatore Rocca. An envoy to Ambassador Mayor Des Plances in Washington may seek indemnity. The wounded man was treated at home as security forces tightened patrols to curb violence and keep the strike from spreading.
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Garrett J. Lloyd
The
United Preus
McC
Loud
Cal
Gabriel Talleraico
Balvatore Rocca
Mayor Des Plances
Washington
Forest fires sweep Western Canada with heavy losses
Reports from Winnipeg and Dauphin describe forest fires along the Prince Rupert rail line and across the North Saskatchewan region causing extensive damage, with Ruby Lake Lumber plant destroyed and bridges washed out. Residents flee flooded districts as rivers rise, threatening Lewiston and Fernie in separate incidents.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Prince Rupert
Canadian Northern Railroad
Samkatchewan River
Ruby Lake
Pany
Fernie
B. C
Elk and Fernie
Elko
West Fernie
Fernie Annex
Waldo
Mothers Anxious Over Their Lost Children
A wave of missing persons over the past week spurs frantic searches in Merit and nearby towns. Four year olds Susie Perine and another child from Tacoma vanished, along with Ada Anderson of Everett and Agnes Walah, both later found, while several others including Jack Ray and Andrew Coghlan remain missing as police and neighbors comb the area. Families report anxiety and ongoing searches across Seattle, Everett, Fremont, Tacoma and surrounding streets.
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Ada Anderson
Everett
Seattle
Jet Hanson
Emil Gro
Ralph Buck
Lena Paskone
Mabel Han
Tacoma
Toling House
Aince
Jack Ray
Andrew Coghlan
Habcock
A. M. Victor
Premont
Dravas St
Fremont
Victor
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